Michael Beasley once told David Kahn that his days of smoking marijuana were in the past. They were apparently in the future too, though, because the Phoenix Suns forward was arrested early Tuesday morning after a Scottsdale police officer smelled marijuana after stopping the former No. 2 pick for a traffic violation.

Beasley has had his fair share of public issues with the drug, but he’s pretty much been able to stay out of trouble — and out of the limelight — over the past few seasons (save for when he got his car impounded after speeding). That doesn’t make Tuesday’s news anymore surprising, though, and will likely lead to further scrutiny for the former Kansas State product.

On 08/06/13 at 1:15 am SPD made a stop for a traffic violation in the area of Scottsdale and McCormick Roads. As the officer approached the vehicle he could smell marijuana emanating from within the car. A search of the driver’s area recovered marijuana that was impounded. The driver, identified as Michael Beasley, was booked pending charges for possession of marijuana and released.

It’s unfortunate that a player once considered to have so much potential has continued to struggle with this problem, especially considering he’s no longer as productive as he once was — despite being a five-year pro that’s just slightly older than the college seniors drafted earlier this summer. The 24-year-old averaged a career-low 20 minutes during his first season with the Suns while also putting career-lows in the scoring (10.1), rebounding (3.8) and field-goal percentage (40.5) departments.

No wonder he looks like he doesn’t give a zhit on the court. And plays like it too. if you can’t get off the Phoenix bench and average a decent number then you are basically a bum. I’m just happy Miami saw he was a bust early out.

Yes, there’s literally no rational reason for it to be illegal but that doesn’t mean it’s not damn stupid to get caught with it. I know tons of people who smoke and none of them have ever been busted with it.

Dam i’m glad the Bulls passed on this dude, what a way to squander a once in a lifetime opportunity.Think of all the very good players that never made it to the league and this dumbass wontt take it serious.